Paul Fraser Collectibles, a leading UK stamp dealer, has announced the sale of the most valuable collection of Great British stamps ever assembled. Valued between €9.6 million and €14.5 million, the British Philatelic Trophy Collection is currently on display at the prestigious MonacoPhil postage stamp event.
Philatelists looking for something truly special should head to the MonacoPhil event, being held at One Monte-Carlo from 5th to 7th December, to view the British Philatelic Trophy Collection, a set of 52 rare and unique antique stamps that showcase the rich history of British philately.
Highlights include the world’s largest surviving block of unused Penny Blacks, which last sold at auction in 2007 for €1.1 million. Additionally, the collection boasts the rarest single GB stamp, the Plate 77 Penny Red, valued at €785,000. Printed in 1864, only nine examples of this stamp exist, with this specimen regarded as the finest among the three held in private collections. Another standout piece is the iconic 1935 2½d Prussian Blue, Britain’s most famous error stamp, priced at €14,500.
In total, the collection is valued between €9.6 million and €14.5 million.
“This is the finest collection of British philatelic trophy assets ever assembled,” says Mike Hall, CEO of Paul Fraser Collectibles. “It includes some of the most elusive and valuable classic British stamp rarities and is worth even more than the sum of its parts. It’s impossible to replicate.”
The Bristol-based company spent years curating the collection, collaborating with prominent philatelic experts worldwide to source these extraordinary items. The collection spans key moments in British postal history, from the introduction of the world’s first postage stamp, the 1840 Penny Black, to later iconic errors and designs that have fascinated collectors for decades.
“The collection tells the important story of the early postal history of Great Britain and how a tiny piece of paper transformed global communications and trade,” adds Hall.
Paul Fraser Collectibles is now accepting offers to purchase the collection, presenting a rare opportunity for collectors to own a piece of history. For more details, click here.
To find out more about the 2024 MonacoPhil event, click here.
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